FROM THE JOURNAL

Sharp Laughs, Daily Notes

Read satirical news, comic strips, and joke lists made for quick laughs and sharp takes on the week.

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TOPICS

Channels and Columns

Fake front-page stories that land a real point.

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GUIDE

Satire News

Fake front-page stories that land a real point.

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TRENDS

Comic Strips

Short panels on work, home, and the weird bits of life.

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TIPS

Joke Lists

Fast lists built for breaks, chats, and sticky notes.

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GUIDE

Reader Notes

Letters, tips, and hot takes from Funny Paper readers.

Published each year

52 issues

Published each year

Stories, strips, and lists

1,200+ pieces

Stories, strips, and lists

Email editions

3 weekly sends

Email editions

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

Funny Paper is the first site I open when I need a real laugh before class.

M

Maya Torres

High school teacher, Denver

Verified

The fake headlines are so sharp that I read them twice, then send them to friends.

D

Dylan Reed

Copy editor, Portland

Verified

I came for the comics and stayed for the short essays. They hit fast and clean.

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Nina Patel

Podcast host, Chicago

SPOTLIGHT

More From the Press

A full-page lead with fake news, sharp art, and a clean punch line.

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Main Feature

Sunday Satire Cover

A full-page lead with fake news, sharp art, and a clean punch line.

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Office Life Comics

Cubicles, calls, and coffee in four small panels.

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City Hall Jokes

Short notes on local news, big claims, and tiny chaos.

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Wide

The Long Read Box

A wide card for slower essays, side notes, and hand-drawn charts.

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Caption Contest

A fresh photo and a pile of reader lines.

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Bad Headline Watch

One fake headline a day, with a real point under it.

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Weekend Punchlines

A short stack of clean jokes for Saturdays and slow mornings.

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Inbox Reader Picks

Top tips, notes, and links sent in by Funny Paper readers.

Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01How often do you post?+

Funny Paper posts new satire, comics, and essays each week, plus bonus reader pieces in the newsletter.

02Can I send a reader tip?+

Yes. Send jokes, hot takes, or short essays to [email protected], and the team may feature them.

03Is the newsletter free?+

Yes. The weekly newsletter is free and gives you the top stories, comics, and joke lists in one email.

04Do you take ads?+

Yes. We take a small mix of print-style ads and sponsor spots that fit the page and the joke.

05Can I share articles?+

Yes. Share links with friends, teachers, and group chats. Please do not copy full text without asking.

06What kind of humor is this?+

It is smart, dry, and light on its feet, with a mix of fake news, comics, lists, and short essays.

Weekly Laughs by Email

Get one sharp email each week with satirical news, comic strips, jokes, and reader picks from the Funny Paper desk.